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INTRODUCTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS ––––––––––––––––––
INTRODUCTION
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AMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE
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Radio Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Power System Recommendations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Propeller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Batteries and Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED
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Required Hardware and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Adhesives and Building Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Optional Supplies and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Building Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES
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KIT INSPECTION
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KIT CONTENTS
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ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS
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BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS
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Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
BUILD THE WING
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Install the Ailerons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Install the Aileron Servos and Pushrods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Finish the Wing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
BUILD THE FUSELAGE
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Install the Tail Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Assemble and Install the Landing Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Install the Tail Servos and Pushrods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Glow Engine Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Brushless Motor Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Install the Receiver, Battery Pack and Switch Harness . 20
Finish the Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Apply the Decals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY
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Install And Operate The Motor Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Battery Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Check The Control Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Set The Control Throws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Balance The Model (C.G.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Balance The Model Laterally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
PREFLIGHT
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Identify Your Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Charge The Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Balance Propellers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Ground Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Range Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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LITHIUM BATTERY HANDLING AND USAGE
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AMA SAFETY CODE (excerpts)
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General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Radio Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
CHECK LIST
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FLYING
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Fuel Mixture Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Takeoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Flight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
INTRODUCTION ––––––––––––––––––––––––
Congratulations on your purchase of the Tower Hobbies Razor
3D ARF! The Razor is a great fl ying model that is an ideal
sport plane for the casual fl ier or a capable 3D performer. Both
glow and electric provisions are provided with the kit. Radio
equipment and battery packs are easily accessible beneath the
canopy hatch that can be removed quickly without tools.
AMA
We urge you to join the AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics)
and a local R/C club. The AMA is the governing body of model
aviation and membership is required to fl y at AMA clubs.
Though joining the AMA provides many benefi ts, one of the
primary reasons to join is liability protection. Coverage is not
limited to fl ying at contests or on the club fi eld. It even applies
to fl ying at public demonstrations and air shows. Failure to
comply with the Safety Code (excerpts printed in the back of
the manual) may endanger insurance coverage. Additionally,
training programs and instructors are available at AMA club
sites to help you get started the right way. There are over 2,500
AMA chartered clubs across the country. Contact the AMA at
the address or toll-free phone number below:
Academy of Model Aeronautics
5151 East Memorial Drive
Muncie, IN 47302-9252
Tele. (800) 435-9262
Fax (765) 741-0057
Or via the Internet at: http://www.modelaircraft.org
IMPORTANT:
Two of the most important things you can do
to preserve the radio controlled aircraft hobby are to avoid fl y-
ing near full-scale aircraft and avoid fl ying near or over groups
of people.
PROTECT YOUR MODEL, YOURSELF
& OTHERS.....FOLLOW THESE
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ––
1. Your Razor 3D ARF should not be considered a toy, but rather
a sophisticated, working model that functions very much like a
full-size airplane. Because of its performance capabilities, the
Razor, if not assembled and operated correctly, could possibly
cause injury to yourself or spectators and damage to property.
2. You must assemble the model
according to the instructions
.
Do not alter or modify the model, as doing so may result in an
unsafe or unfl yable model. In a few cases the instructions may
differ slightly from the photos. In those instances the written
instructions should be considered as correct.
3. You must take time to
build straight, true
and
strong
.
4. You must use an R/C radio system that is in fi rst-class
condition, and a correctly sized engine and components (fuel
tank, wheels, etc.) throughout the building process.
